“I am the daddy of The Bloodline,” Former WWE Champion makes audacious statement against Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman on Raw

Former WWE Champion calls himself the creator of The Bloodline while acknowledging himself as the man who would destroy Roman Reigns.


“I am the daddy of The Bloodline,” Former WWE Champion makes audacious statement against Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman on Raw

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This week on Raw, WWE unveiled the official cover art for WWE 2K25, featuring Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. While it garnered widespread reactions from the WWE Universe, some, including former WWE Champion Drew McIntyre, voiced their concerns. The Scottish Warrior took to the ring to criticize the announcement, issuing a massive warning to The OTC ahead of the Royal Rumble.

Paul Heyman, representing The Tribal Chief, was addressing the WWE 2K25 announcement when he was interrupted by Drew McIntyre. McIntyre entered the ring, aiming to intimidate the Hall of Famer, and mockingly referred to himself as the “Daddy of The Bloodline.” He took shots at Reigns, critiquing his work over the past four years, and warned Heyman that he’s coming after The Needle Mover at Royal Rumble.

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The Wiseman smirked in response to the audacious statements made by the 39-year-old and assured McIntyre that he would pass the message on to Reigns. Despite knowing how vicious The Needle Mover can be when the time comes, the Scottish-born star showed no fear toward him. However, McIntyre is coming after Reigns with a completely different version of himself, making the situation unpredictable.

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All eyes are on the Royal Rumble PLE, where Drew McIntyre will finally go head-to-head with The Bloodline leader. The Scottish Warrior has already sidelined the other members of The Bloodline, leaving Reigns as the sole target. It will be fascinating to see how this deeply personal rivalry unfolds from here.

Drew McIntyre mocked Roman Reigns on social media ahead of Royal Rumble

Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns are on a likely collision course in WWE, with the company building toward their massive matchup on the road to WrestleMania. Ahead of their showdown, The Scottish Warrior took a swipe at The Needle Mover with a social media post, highlighting his Royal Rumble victory in 2020.

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On X, the 39-year-old shared highlights from the 2020 Royal Rumble, where he eliminated Roman Reigns to win. He marked the five-year anniversary, reminding The OTC of his failure before the pandemic. He mocked Reigns ahead of their showdown in the 30-Man Royal Rumble match.

The Scottish Warrior and The Tribal Chief share a storied rivalry. McIntyre was set to become World Champion in front of his fans, but Reigns and The Bloodline caused his downfall. As a result, McIntyre has vowed to dismantle The Bloodline and the former Undisputed WWE Champion to exact his revenge.

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